(1) The functions of the Agency are -
(a) to promote and protect the interests and welfare of consumers,
(b) to enforce the relevant statutory provisions, including by the prosecution of offences, by way of summary proceedings,
(c) to encourage compliance with the relevant statutory provisions,
(d) to investigate instances of suspected offences under any of the relevant statutory provisions,
(e) at its discretion, to refer cases to the Director of Public Prosecutions where the Agency has reasonable grounds for believing that an indictable offence under any of the relevant statutory provisions has been committed.
(2) This section and the other provisions of this Part are without prejudice to section 94 (respecting the concurrent vesting in the Central Bank of Ireland of certain functions under this Act).
(3) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), in performing its functions under this Act, the Agency -
(a) may, and shall when requested by the Minister, advise and, a